gmacnoms:
🎵Trouble dey e own, yanga go wake am🎵

Wetin e dey fyyyyynne

Schoolhike:
Please I need advice
Company A : permanent.
Company B: contract

B already have a start date of 2nd week of August.

A is still doing check, tho, references completed.

Which is better,
Communicate with A if they can fast track the screening process and tell them a little about B.

Or start with B with the mind of leaving soon.

Note: A is my preferred choice

Plaitex:
Good evening House. I need your advice please. My partner is a Structural Civil Engineer with 9 years experience in Nigeria. He has tried to apply for series of jobs on all the job websites. Has had a couple of interviews which moved to the second stage, but was not shortlisted.

He is on a student dependent visa and has about 9months validity on his visa. He has about 3 months experience as a contract engineer here in the UK and includes his design portfolio along side his applications.

LinkedIn recruiters contact him to discover his availability but it doesn't yield any positive outcome. Has been actively searching for 3 months now.

Please is there something he is doing wrong? Any tips would be really helpful

lavida001:


Is this a tech related job ?

How una dey get all this jobs please I need guidance.

Plaitex:
Good evening House. I need your advice please. My partner is a Structural Civil Engineer with 9 years experience in Nigeria. He has tried to apply for series of jobs on all the job websites. Has had a couple of interviews which moved to the second stage, but was not shortlisted.

AKALAMAGBO:
Please what’s the maximum speed allowance I can go on motorway 🛣️ ? I was on 77MPH yesterday and just about 100 metres away was this man standing by the bridge wearing black, sat in a black van 🚐 and pointing what looks like a Speed Gun towards my direction…. 😭😭😭

Should I be waiting for a letter 😭😭😭

Viruses:

Usually 10% + 2.
So if that section of the road is 70, you should be good until 79.

I just got to find out that if the speed limit on smart motor ways change from 70 to say 50, the speed camera adjusts to 50 speed limit as well.

AKALAMAGBO:
Please what’s the maximum speed allowance I can go on motorway 🛣️ ? I was on 77MPH yesterday and just about 100 metres away was this man standing by the bridge wearing black, sat in a black van 🚐 and pointing what looks like a Speed Gun towards my direction…. 😭😭😭

Should I be waiting for a letter 😭😭😭

AKALAMAGBO:
Please what’s the maximum speed allowance I can go on motorway 🛣️ ? I was on 77MPH yesterday and just about 100 metres away was this man standing by the bridge wearing black, sat in a black van 🚐 and pointing what looks like a Speed Gun towards my direction…. 😭😭😭

Should I be waiting for a letter 😭😭😭

AKALAMAGBO:
Please what’s the maximum speed allowance I can go on motorway 🛣️ ? I was on 77MPH yesterday and just about 100 metres away was this man standing by the bridge wearing black, sat in a black van 🚐 and pointing what looks like a Speed Gun towards my direction…. 😭😭😭

Should I be waiting for a letter 😭😭😭

AKALAMAGBO:
Please what’s the maximum speed allowance I can go on motorway 🛣️ ? I was on 77MPH yesterday and just about 100 metres away was this man standing by the bridge wearing black, sat in a black van 🚐 and pointing what looks like a Speed Gun towards my direction…. 😭😭😭

Should I be waiting for a letter 😭😭😭

ukay2:


Wetin de pursue you that you will not be on 70MPH?

I go by the speed limits on the roads...l am not a fan of 10% addition to speed limits.

lavida001:


Anyone with CSCS course centre in London?

Owoado:

You mentioned that he's had some interviews but didn't get the jobs......could it be he needs to sharpen his interview skills?

Some of us believe we're great at interviews but that may not be the case. I had a personal experience with someone who thought he was doing well in the mock interview and refused my offer for a second mock interview (both free o).

If he can't get someone to do a mock interview with, let him record himself and watch the video.
You can find mock questions for him online.

Schoolhike:


@Owoado is actually right.

For him to be able to an interview, that shows a sign of interest from the company because lots of other candidates have been screened out.

First of all, I would suggest he ask an experienced fellow or a friend to watch him do a mock interview as advised by Owoado.

2. Can he defend all what he listed on his cv, if asked to

3. Understanding each of the job roles perfectly.

4. Personally, I do use AI to understand the job roles sometimes or ask it to tell me the core skills needed to succeed in such roles by pasting the roles (this is just to have another perspective of what the role entails, I got to learn from 3 different ai, that their are always different ways views are being perceived).

5. Personally, sometimes when interviews has been completed, when I’m giving the opportunity to ask questions, I use that opportunity to say some few things they did not ask during the interview and I know it’s really important for the job or I felt will impress them, (like saying how you always assist your supervisor to archive their commercial aims and objectives by being a high performing employee) then backed it with a scenario, before asking my question.

6. Giving examples and scenarios is always good, (every one can claim that they are a good team player or good communicator, but give a scenario or example to back it up)

7. Try as much as possible to seek for feedback if unsuccessful after interview, (it does give lots of insight or encouragement, 3 of my unsuccessful interviews gave me feedback that kept me going, by not relenting, one told me that if their choosen candidate had not applied I would she been successful).

8. He can watch YouTube interview videos to improve (try @Richard Pass my interview )

Note: This is just an opinion.

Peerielass:


It’s not just about driving and pushing the car forward. It’s about getting used to UK roads and road conditions, roundabouts, driving on the other side of the road, Highway Code and road signs, slip roads, country roads, blind spots etc. There’s a reason why DVLA strongly recommends a minimum of 20 lessons over a period of time. This is to expose you to different road and weather conditions. Tell me how someone that passed their practical test by watching videos and no practical experience of actually driving in the snow will cope in the winter?

Make una dey take am easy for this ukay!

heroshark:
Abeg make una put mouth for this abeg.

A sub £40k consulting role in the UK (sponsored and yet to spend 3months with the firm) and a P3 level role with UNDP, salary $93k but duty station is Mali 🇲🇱.

Which do you advise and why?

Schoolhike:
Please I need advice
Company A : permanent.
Company B: contract

B already have a start date of 2nd week of August.

A is still doing check, tho, references completed.

Which is better,
Communicate with A if they can fast track the screening process and tell them a little about B.

Or start with B with the mind of leaving soon.

Note: A is my preferred choice

hustla:


Co ask

rinzylee:
Hello people... in a dilemma here.

I have a scheduled appointment at VFS Manchester this Friday for Denmark. Real destination is Netherlands.

Initial travel date was 23rd but a late adjustment has moved event to 8th September.

I haven't booked a return flight yet. None of them offers a refund.

1) Do I fill a new application form for the new date or do I leave it with the old date?

-------Your application form traveling date needs to correspond with your travel insurance and itinerary.

2) Can I book a ticket to Netherlands instead or must I travel to Denmark as stated on my application form that Denmark is the main destination.

-------Book it the way you like, for as long it shows you're reaching the Denmark you mentioned. It is not a must you go to Denmark, also, klm would give you a full refund if you pick the flexible tkt.

3) Is there a way to book flight without paying yet- say ticket reservation for 1 or 2 days?

-------Yes you can hold the tkt for 72hours but what if your application was not processed within that time frame nko?

4) What's the minimum on a shengen visa? I applied for 90 days multiple entries.

------Mostly, you're getting 3 month for a first time applicant but I have seen Malta issue 3 weeks to someone before, so it depends on the embassy.

5) Any other advice


@IvanCardozo

For flights, I used Ryan air. Got some tickets for as low as £9 (just make sure your luggage no pass 1 bag). Please how did you get it this cheap?

Do they refund payments?

Schoolhike:


Advice from my AI (lol 🤭)

“ This is quite a personal decision and it depends on many factors, some of which include your long-term career goals, personal circumstances, risk tolerance, cultural openness, and interest in international development versus consulting.

Here are a few things to consider:

1. **Career Goals and Interests**: Are you more interested in consulting or in international development? The nature of work will be significantly different in these roles. The UNDP role may offer more opportunities to have a direct impact on communities and countries, while the consulting role may provide broader exposure to various industries and business problems.

2. **Compensation**: The UNDP role appears to offer a higher salary, but also consider the cost of living in the respective locations, as well as the currency you'll be paid in and its stability.

3. **Location and Lifestyle**: Living in Mali would likely be a very different experience than living in the UK. Consider whether you're open to such a dramatic change in lifestyle, the security situation, language barriers, and the distance from family and friends.

4. **Work Security and Progression**: UNDP roles often come with job security, good benefits, and a structured career progression, whereas the consulting role may be more competitive and fluid. However, consulting roles can often offer faster career progression if you perform well.

5. **Visa Sponsorship**: The UK consulting role is sponsored, which could be a significant advantage if you are seeking to live and work in the UK longer term.

6. **Cultural and Personal Growth**: Living and working in a different cultural context like Mali could provide a rich personal growth experience. It could also be more challenging and demanding.

At the end of the day, this is a deeply personal decision and what is right depends on your individual circumstances, aspirations, and values. I would recommend seeking advice from people who know you well and possibly speaking to professionals who have worked in both types of roles to get a better sense of what might be the best fit for you.”

heroshark:
Abeg make una put mouth for this abeg.

A sub £40k consulting role in the UK (sponsored and yet to spend 3months with the firm) and a P3 level role with UNDP, salary $93k but duty station is Mali 🇲🇱.

Which do you advise and why?

Tier4Dependant:


If dem say make una pay instructor for driving lessons before una enter road, una go dey form over wise.

Otherwise you no go come nairaland dey ask ds jamb question.

hayesconcept:
Otilor dey expect your letter soon

AKALAMAGBO:
Make una dey calm down Mr/Mrs Dependant… No be everything dem dey shook mouth to, especially wen you have no knowledge about stuff. I’m not your mate, mind how you address people on a forum… When they were discussing and arguing about UK politics, I maintained silence too.

On this topic, with picture attached ( 1 minor fault: appropriate speed ).

I’m a licensed driver and fully paid for 8 session of driving training. One session cost £55.

Failed my first driving test, paid for 1 more session and another practical driving test which I passed…

AKALAMAGBO:
Make una dey calm down Mr/Mrs Dependant… No be everything dem dey shook mouth to, especially wen you have no knowledge about stuff. I’m not your mate, mind how you address people on a forum… When they were discussing and arguing about UK politics, I maintained silence too.

On this topic, with picture attached ( 1 minor fault: appropriate speed ).

I’m a licensed driver and fully paid for 8 session of driving training. One session cost £55.

Failed my first driving test, paid for 1 more session and another practical driving test which I passed…